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Instruction Manual TopLobe Rotary Lobe Pumps Read and understand this manual prior to operating or servicing this product. A.0500.251 – IM-TL/13.00 EN (08/2009)
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EC-Declaration of conformity (as per EC's Machinery Directive 98/37/EC, Annex IIA) Producer SPX Process Equipment AB P.O. Box 1436 SE-701 14 Örebro, Sweden We hereby guarantee that: TopLobe lobe rotor pumps : type: TL1/0039 TL3/0234 TL1/0100 TL3/0677 TL1/0139 TL3/0953 TL2/0074...
Contents 1.0 Introduction ..................7 General ......................7 Receipt, storage and handling ..............7 1.2.1 Receipt, storage......................7 1.2.2 Handling ........................7 General safety instructions ................ 8 1.3.1 General ........................8 1.3.2 Pump units ......................10 1.3.2.1 Pump unit handling ................10 1.3.2.2 Installation .....................
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4.0 Disassembly and assembly instructions ........33 Tools to be used ..................35 General instructions ................. 36 O-rings and lip seals ................. 36 Shutdown ....................36 Tightening torque [Nm] for nuts and screws ......... 37 Disassembly ....................38 4.6.1 Pump cover and rotor removal ................38 4.6.2 Disassembly of seals ....................
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Gearbox ..................... 65 6.4.1 Gearbox complete ....................65 6.4.1.1 Part list - Gearbox ....................66 6.4.2 Feet options ......................67 6.4.3 Service kit for gearbox ..................68 7.0 Single mechanical seal ..............69 General information ................. 69 Machined parts - Seal assembly parts and flush covers ......70 Seal options ....................
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12.0 Valves ....................95 12.1 Heating and cooling jackets..............95 12.2 Built-on safety relief valves ..............95 12.2.1 General description ....................96 12.2.2 Safety relief valve – Spring loaded ..............97 12.2.2.1 Spring loaded ..................97 12.2.2.2 Spring loaded completely opened ............97 12.2.3 Safety relief valve –...
1.0 Introduction General The range of TopLobe rotary lobe pumps are manufactured by SPX Process Equipment, Sweden, and are sold and marketed by a network of authorized distributors. This instruction manual contains necessary information of the TopLobe pumps and must be read carefully before installation, service and maintenance.
Do not exceed the pump’s maximum operating pressure, speed or temperature. Do not modify the operating parameters/system for which the pump was orginally delivered without first consulting SPX Process Equipment. • Pump installation and operation must always comply with prevailing health and safety regulations.
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• Caution must be taken when lifting the pump, appropriate lifting devices should be used if possible. Lifting rings fitted to the pump are only to be used for lifting the pump, not for lifting the pump with drive and/or baseplate. For baseplate mounted pumps the baseplate is to be used for all lifting purposes.
1.3.2 Pump units 1.3.2.1 Pump unit handling Use an overhead crane, forklift or other suitable lifting device. Warning Secure lifting slings around the front If there are lifting rings on both the part of the pump and the back part of pump and the motor the slings may be Never lift the pump unit with only the motor.
The pump unit must not be used with other liquids than those for which it was recommended and sold. If there are any uncertainties contact your SPX Process Equipment sales representative. Liquids, for which the pump is not appropriate, can damage the pump and other parts of the unit as well as cause personal injury.
Pump designation Example: 0234- 10 11 12 Pump family name TL = TopLobe Gearbox size 1, 2, 3, 4 3/4. Hydraulics indicated with displacement volume per revolution and connection diameter Displacement Connection diameter volume per revolution (in dm Standard pump Enlarged inlet TL1/0039 0.039...
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PTFE lined O-rings approved Chemraz ® * Kalrez ® 12. Special execution For details please contact SPX Process Equipment. Position deviating from standard marked with X * Kalrez is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers. A.0500.251 – IM-TL/13.00 EN (08/2009)
Pump model and serial number If you require further information regarding the TopLobe pumps, please contact your local distributor quoting the pump model and serial number. This information is stated on the nameplate which is attached to the pump gearbox. If the nameplate is damaged or missing, the serial number is also stamped on the gearbox and rotorcase.
General performance The maximum capacity and pressure of the pumps is shown in the curve below, this will give an overview of the application field. The curves show the extreme limits, but for many applications the limits are tighter and therefore when changing the operating conditions of the pump please contact your local distributor to ensure a safe and reliable working pump.
2.0 Function, design, installation Operating principle Liquid is drawn into the pump as the rotors disengage, forming cavities. The liquid is transported in the cavity of the rotors around the periferi of the rotor case. Liquid is pressured out from the pump as the rotors engage, closing the cavities. Operating parameters The maximum pressure and speed operating data are given in the table below.
System design and installation When a pump is to be incorporated in a system, it is considered good practice to, as far as possible, minimise the length of the pipes and the number of pipe fittings (tees, unions, bends etc.) and the restrictions. When designing the suction lines, particular care should be taken.
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The NPSH available from the system must always exceed the NPSH required by the pump. If the following guidelines are observed it should ensure the best possible suction conditions. • The suction line should have at least the same diametre as the pump connections. •...
For pumps fitted with quenched/flushed product seals check that all required services for flushing purposes are in place and connected. They must give sufficient flow and pressure for the flushing purposes. Contact SPX Process Equipment for advice. For seal plans, see ’’E, F, G, H manuals’’ respectivley.
• Check that the valves are completely open on both inlet and outlet and that the pipelines are free from obstructions. The TopLobe pumps are of the positive displacement type and should therefore never be operated against a closed valve, as this would result in pressure overload, damages on the pump and possibly damage on the pump system.
The pressure rating at the ports of the pump cover for heating/cooling is 10 bar and should not be exceeded without contacting SPX Process Equipment for advice. For start-up and shut-down procedures where heating/cooling devices are employed, the heating/cooling medium should circulate 20-45 minutes before start-up and/or shut-down.
3.0 Technical data Rotor clearances Axial clearance lobe / front cover Axial clearance lobe / back side rotorcase Radial clearance lobe / rotorcase top and bottom Clearance lobe / lobe Radial clearance lobe / rotorcase at inlet and outlet 3.1.1 Rotors in duplex steel Dimensions in mm Pump type...
The lower hole is to be plugged with the standard plug, position nr. 0915. The oil level glass is always installed as described above on delivery from SPX Process Equipment. If the customer, after delivery, decides to turn the pump “upside down” in order to have the drive shaft in a different position, then the above instructions must be followed.
Material specification 3.3.1 Machined parts – Pump SPX Process Equipment Europe Pump type Pos. Description material description W.-No. TL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 0010 Rotor case GX2CrNiMoN19-11-2 EN 10213-4 1.4409 A351 CF3M 0020 Rotor X3CrNiMoN27-5-2 EN 10088-3 1.4460 AISI 329(L) 0030...
3.4.4 Flanges All thread connections (DIN, SMS, DS, BS, ISO, GAS Thread, NPT Thread) and all clamp connections (ISO, SMS, DIN) All flanges DIN (PN16, PN25) and ANSI (class 150/class 300) 3.4.4.1 Standard pump Dimensions in mm Pump type TL1/0039 TL1/0100 TL1/0139 TL2/0074...
3.4.5 Thread and clamp connections Dimension table, see next page. Thread connections DIN 11851/ ISO 2853 BS 4825 DIN 405 SMS 1145 GAS THREAD DS 722 NPT THREAD Clamp connections ISO 2852 DIN 32676 SMS 3017 A.0500.251 – IM-TL/13.00 EN (08/2009)
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Dimensions – Thread and clamp connections A.0500.251 – IM-TL/13.00 EN (08/2009)
Weights 3.5.1 Weights standard pump Standard Vertical pump mounting Pump type weight weight TL1/0039 TL1/0100 TL1/0139 TL2/0074 27.5 TL2/0234 27.5 TL2/0301 28.5 TL3/0234 71.5 TL3/0677 72.5 TL3/0953 74.5 TL4/0535 TL4/2316 TL4/3497 All weights in daN, mass is kg A.0500.251 – IM-TL/13.00 EN (08/2009)
4.0 Disassembly and assembly instruction Tools to be used Type Size or range TL 1 TL 2 TL 3 TL 4 Combination spanner 8 mm Combination spanner 10 mm Combination spanner 17 mm Combination spanner 19 mm Combination spanner 20 mm Combination spanner 24 mm Combination spanner...
Make sure that the personnel is properly instructed and educated. Insufficient or wrong assembly and disassembly can lead to the pump malfunction. SPX Process Equipment is not liable for accidents and damage caused by non-compliance with the guidelines.
Disassembly See also section 4.2 General instructions, section 4.3 O-rings and lip seals, 4.4 Shut down and 4.5 Tightening torque for nuts and screws. 4.6.1 Pump cover and rotor removal Do not forget that liquid may still flow out of the rotor case when removing the pump cover.
SINGLE MECH. SEAL 4.6.2.1 Single mechanical seal 1. Unscrew the cap nuts (0540) from the stud bolts (0550). 0130 0080 0182 2. Remove the seal cover (0090) by pushing from the 0090 0095 0081 rear end on the stud bolts (0550). 3.
Double mechanical seal 4.6.2.4 Double mechanical seal 0130 0090 0095 0182 0101 1. Unscrew the cap nuts (0540) from the stud bolts (0553). 2. Remove the seal cover (0090) by pushing from the rear end on the stud bolts. 3. Remove the first stationary part (0080) and O-rings 0553 (0082) of both mechanical seals from seal cover.
4.6.4 Gearbox disassembly Only if section 4.6.1 – 4.6.3 have been completed. 0515 0880 0120 0850 0181 0701 0855 0611 0875 0870 1. Remove key (0611). 2. Remove oil drain plug (0870) with sealing ring (0875) and open the air breather (0850) with sealing ring (0855), drain oil into an appropriate container.
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Common for TL1, TL2, TL 3 and TL4 7. Remove the gear (0190) together with the locking elements (0651) from the shaft. (For TL3, TL4 locking assembly (0652). If necessary, hit gear with plastic hammer to loosen the locking elements. 8.
4.6.5 Foot disassembly Remove screws (0525 and/or 0530) and the foot (0070). Pay attention to O-ring (0185). Horizontal Vertical 0185 0185 0070 0070 0525/0530 0525/0530 Assembly See also section 4.2 General instructions, section 4.3. O-rings and lip seals and 4.5 Tightening torque for nuts and screws. 4.7.1 Foot assembly Horizontal...
4.7.2 Gearbox assembly 0885 For TL1, TL2 and TL3 with ball bearing 0051 0050 0700 0121 0510 0170 0630 0620 1. Position the lip seals (0885) inside the gearbox. 2. Heat the bearings (0700) up to 100°C. Fit the bearing to the lay shaft (0051) ensuring it is pushed properly against the shaft shoulder.
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Common for TL1, TL2, TL3 and TL4 7. Place bearing covers (0121) and secure them with the screws (0510). 8. Secure the screws with Loctite 243. TL1 and TL2 9. Place the gear (0190), with locking elements (0651) and pressure flange (0172) on the lay shaft. 10.
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13. Position the shafts by turning the drive shaft manually as shown in fig "Rotor position". Put the shaft sleeves and rotors on the shaft. 14. Now tighten the screws of the locking assembly in the same way as described for the lay shaft.
19. Press the external ring of the bearing (0701) by using a tool into the gearbox cover (0120). Surface of the bearing should be aligned with the surface of the gearbox cover. 20. Put the gearbox cover by using tool into position by smoothly tapping with a plastic hammer on the cover.
SINGLE MECH. SEAL 4.7.5.2 Single mechanical seal 0130 0802 0080 0182 1. See point 1 in section 4.7.5.1 0090 0095 0081 0890 2. Put the shaft sleeve (0130) with the O-ring (0804) on the shaft. Check the position of the lip seal (0890) in case of a flushing cover.
O-RING SEAL 4.7.5.4 O-ring seal 0130 0082 0182 1. Place O-ring seals (0183) in support rings (0097). Next 0802 0890 0090 0095 0183 place both support rings with O-rings (0082) into the seal cover (0090). For pumps without positioning plate (0095) go to point 3. 0804 0936 Pumps with positioning plate (0095)
Double seal TL2/0234, TL2/0301, High pressure TL2/0074, TL3/0234 TL4/0535, TL4/2316, TL4/3497 High ,low and medium pressure TL3/0677, TL3/0953 Low and medium pressure TL2/TL3 TL2/TL3 0130 0802 0080 0182 0101 0088 0086 0804 0090 0082 0182 0101 0088 0086 0090 0082 0083 0085 0087...
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Measure the distance between the lobe surface and the mounting surface of the pump cover (0030). Next remove the lobe and peel off the necessary number of layers from the shim (0171) to adjust the distance to the setting dimension given in the table in section 3.1.
These tools can be ordered from SPX Process Equipment or produced in the own workshop. The article numbers for ordering are indicated in the tables under each drawing/picture together with the dimensions of the tool (if applicable).
Assembly tool for lip seal Place: Gearbox cover Purpose: For fitting the lip seal into the gearbox cover (see section 4.7.2) 0.5 x45° C x45° 2 x45° Pump type Art. No. 3.95608.11 1 ±0.1 19.6 ±0.1 34.5 ±0.1 3.95609.11 – 24.6 ±0.2 –...
Recommended spare parts For preventive Nos./ service for the next Complete Pos. pump Description coming 3 years overhaul 0010 Rotor case 0020 Rotor 0030 Pump cover Pump cover for heating 0032 Pump cover valve Pump cover valve for heating 0050 Drive Shaft 0051 Lay Shaft...
7.0 Single mechanical seal General information Without flushing With flushing Design • Balanced mechanical seal. • The stationary seal face is built into the seal cover, which is assembled in the rotor case from the front end, and is locked against rotation by the friction forces of two O-rings.
Machined parts – Seal assembly parts and flush covers SPX Process Equipment Europe Pump type Pos. Description material description W.-nr. 0090 Seal cover X-2 CrNiMo 17.13.2 EN 10088-3 1.4404 AISI 316L 0095 Positioning plate X-2 CrNiMoN 27.5 EN 10088-3 1.4460 AISI 329(L) –...
Seal options 7.3.1 Single mechanical seal 0130 0550 0182 0930 0931 0090 0095 0540 0936 0100 Single mechanical seal, complete Common parts single mechanical seal Single mechanical seal, complete Nos. / Pos. pump Description 0100 Single mech seal Sic/Sic/FPM 3.94497.11 3.94500.11 3.94503.11 3.94556.11...
7.3.2 Single mechanical seal with quench/flush 0100 0130 0095 0180 0890 0936 0090 0182 0101 0881 Single mechanical seal, complete Common parts single mechanical seal 0540 0561 0935 0512 Single mechanical seal, complete 0934 0933 0553 Nos. / Pos. pump Description 0100 Single mech seal Sic/Sic/FPm...
8.0 Double mechanical seal General Design • Balanced mechanical seal. • The product side stationary seal face is built into the seal cover which is assembled in the rotor case from the front end and the atmopheric side stationary seal face is built into the flush cover.
Machined parts – Seal assembly parts and flush covers SPX Process Equipment Europe Pump type Pos. Description material description W.-nr. 0090 Seal cover X-2 CrNiMo 17.13.2 EN 100808-3 1.4404 AISI 316L 0095 Positioning plate X-2 CrNiMoN 27.5 EN 10088-3 1.4460 AISI 329(L) –...
9.0 Single and Double O-ring seal General information Single Double Design • The removable O-ring holder (containing the O-rings) is built into the seal cover, which is assembled in the rotor case from the front end, and locked by the friction forces of O-rings.
10.0 Hard lip seal 10.1 General Design • The removable support ring (containing the lip seal) is built into the seal cover, which is assembled in the rotor case from the front end, and locked by the friction force of an O-ring. •...
10.2.2 Hard lip seal – TL4 0130 0090 0930 0931 0936 0084 0082 0895 0096 Hard lip seal, complete Common parts hard lip seal 0550 0540 Nos. / TL4/2316 Pos. pump Description TL4/0535 TL4/3497 0082 O-ring see 10.3 O-ring kit for hard lip 0084 O-ring seal with/without flushing...
10.2.3 Hard lip seal with quench/flush – TL1, TL2, TL3 0180 0936 0130 0095 0101 0895 0934 0890 0090 0182 0096 0084 Hard lip seal with quench/flush, complete Common parts hard lip seal 0540 0553 0512 0933 0561 0935 Nos. / TL1/0100 TL2/0234 TL3/0677...
TL 4 10.2.4 Hard lip seal with quench/flush – TL4 0130 0130 0934 0936 0090 0101 0890 0881 0084 0082 0895 0096 Hard lip seal with quench/flush, complete Common parts hard lip seal with quench/flush 0561 0935 0553 0540 0512 0933 Nos.
11.0 Quench and Flush connections Several connection types for circulation of quench or flush on the shaft sealing are possible according to Seal plans 52, 53 and 54. These connections are applied on TopLobe with single mechanical seal, double mechanical seal, O-ring seal and hard lip seal types with quench or flush options. They can be connected in different ways.
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B) Seal plan 52 – Unpressurised double seal Use an external reservoir to provide unpressurised buffer fluid Reservoir Section A-A Valve C) Seal plan 53 – Pressurised double seal Use a pressurised external reservoir to supply clean fluid to the seal chamber. Reservoir pressure is greater than the sealing chamber process pressure.
11.1.2 Pump connections in vertical position A) Seal plan 54 (circulation) or plan 64 (through flow) Use a pressurised external barrier fluid reservoir or system to clean fluid to the seal chamber. Circulation is to be provided by an external pressure system or pump. Section A-A B) Seal plan 52 –...
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C) Seal plan 53 – Pressurised double seal Use a pressurised external barrier fluid reservoir to supply clean fluid to the seal cham- ber. Reservoir pressure is greater than the sealing chamber process pressure. External pressure Section A-A Reservoir A.0500.251 – IM-TL/13.00 EN (08/2009)
The pressure rating at the ports of the pump cover for heating/cooling is 10 bar and should not be exceeded without contacting SPX Process Equipment for advice. For start-up and shut-down procedures where heating/cooling devices are employed, the heating/cooling medium should circulate 20-45 minutes before start-up and/or shut-down.
TL4/3497 12.2.1 General description Significant for all SPX Process Equipment safety relief valves is that the valve head is built directly into the pump cover. In this way the valve is of the highest hygienic design and easy to clean or check. The head has been designed to maximize the flow passage section and to minimize pressure losses as well as allow particles to pass through.
12.2.2 Safety relief valve - Spring Loaded 12.2.2.1 Spring Loaded Fig. 1 and 2 are showing the design of the spring loaded safety relief valve. The valve head (A) is subjected to the fluid pressure in the rotor case on one side and by spring force on the other side.
12.2.3 Safety relief valve - Spring loaded - air lifted 12.2.3.1 Spring loaded - air lifted Fig. 4 and 5 are showing the design of the spring loaded - air lifted safety relief valve. The valve head (A) is subjected to the fluid pressure in the rotor case on one side and by spring force on the other side.
12.2.3.2 Spring loaded - air lifted with CIP/SIP valve function Fig. 6 shows the valve completely opened. The pressure inside chamber (ii) has forced the piston (C) and the valve head (A) which is connected to it to the left against the force of the spring.
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• Close the discharge valve slowly until the desired set-pressure is reached • Use the retainer tool to turn the adjusting screw of the valve slowly counter clockwise until the discharge pressure is starting to drop away • Check the proper setting of the valve by slowly opening and closing the discharge valve.
12.2.5 Safety relief valve – Air loaded - air lifted 12.2.5.1 Air loaded Fig 7 and 8 are showing the design of the air loaded - air lifted safety relief valve. The pressure in the control chamber (i) is keeping the valve head in balance with the medium pressure.
12.2.6 Setting and operating – Air loaded - air lifted safety relief valves To adjust the set-pressure of valve do as follows: • Make sure that the pressure in the control pressure cylinder and the air lift chamber is completely relieved. •...
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Note: Since the control pressure is depending on the nature of the pumped medium the values given in the table below must be interpreted as guidelines. TL1, TL2 – Control pressure TL1/0039 TL1/0100 TL1/0139 TL2/0074 TL2/0234 TL2/0301 Opening pressure Control pressure (bar) (bar) –...
Dimensions – Safety relief valves with heating/cooling jacket Dimensions in mm Pump type TL1/0039 jacket – – – spring loaded – – – spring loaded - air lifted 278.5 – – air loaded - air lifted 278.5 – TL1/0100 jacket –...